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Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-01-13
DOGTOWN.

Safeguarding is the order of the day.
: Hattie Zeigler and her niece visited in
Dogtown New Years.
....Sadie Willard and Stella Clay visited
in Hamler last week.
William Gotchalk is selling books,
titled "Travels in the Old World;" he is do
ing we'll.
Peter Borstelman has built new ice
house and is busily engaged filling it with ice
from his fish pond.
The schools are progressing finely, ex-
cept the ellison school. Mr.. Zeigler having
to resign on account of ill health; this leaves
vacancy to be filled by some one.
R. Rev. Robinet preached here on Sun
day. There will be no services on the next
regular appointment, as there will be quar-
terly meeting at the Rosedale class, on Jan.
% and %.
D.. The Literary Society is doing well and
isslargely attended. The question for dis
cussion next Saturday night is: Resolved,
that the Republicans has done more for the
people than the Democratic party. The af-
frmative side will be discussed by M. L.
Buchele, A. Clay, J. Willard, R. Betz, H. NJ.
Buchele and s. G. McCard. On the mega
tive, Henry Willard, W. Bockerman, James
Snyder, Geo. Davis, H. Harmon and Manuel
Shoemaker.
OLD HICKORY.
Janunru IN 1907
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Sarah Stoner has gone to Paulding for
a short time.
.... .Millie Fuller, of Hsmler, is visiting her
parents at this place.
MARY French, of Custar. Ohio, visited
last week with the Lebay girls.
Henry Reynolds, of Lake county, Ohio,
is visiting his father, Lewis Beynolds.
Mrs. Dickerson, of Logan county, Ohio,
is visiting her daughter, Mrs. s. Henry.
...E. Downward and Cora Lebay were the
gues,s ofWm. Bridget and wefe on Monday.
wv. Bridget and wife were the welcome
guests of her parents at this place on Friday
last.
....Quite number of the young folks
from this vicinity paid flying visit to the
family of j. Stout in Florida.
Henry Andrix has returned from Miller
city, having completed his job there, he now
takes his men to Liberty Center.
Another one of West Hopes good girls
have embarked in the matrimonial boat with
D. Roach. We all wish friend Emma a
peaceful and happy voyage.
WHO VINO.
West Hope, Jan. 10, 1887.
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The case of John Tyler, who is sup
posed TO have committed suicide after
insuring his life for $4,000 in about
fifty different insurance companies, is
likely to become famous in the courts.
The story is full Of dramatic interest.
Mr.. Tyler was member of q promi-
nent and respected Boston family. He
had certainty before him of Inherit
ing wealth from his M )ther and grand
mother, both of whom have large for
tunes, if he out-lived them. He was
wild and reckless in his habits. An
indulgent mother supplied him with
money. which he spent so rapidly as to
compel her to stop the supplies. Then
he resOrted to any means that offered
to fill his pockets, and in charge with
some questionable transactions.
The curious feature ofthe case is that,
except about $4,000, all the insurance
he obtained was in favor of compare
tive strangers. Some of the insurance
companies claim that it was a conspira-
cy to rob them. IL seems singular that
the principal conspirator should have
entered into plot which contemplated
his own death for its success. A more
probable explanation is that Tyler OBJ
tanned policies Ofinsurance without any
idea of suicide, but with the intention of
using them as Il means of borrowing
money. This he could readily do, in
view of his certain expectations in the
future. II he out-lived his mother or
his grandmother, his debts would be
paid. Ifhe died before them, the credi-
tors would get the insurance money.
The belief is that after obtaining the
policies he received snch trifling sums
is not clear evidence of conspiracy
which defies belief, the insurance COM
panies will have no defense to inter-
pose. The decision already on record
declares suicide Il proof of insanity,
which is IA disease, and does not, there
fore, vitiate insurance. But it will
clearly he the right of Tyler's relatives
and heirs to compel those to whom the
insurance moneys are made payable to
show the character of their transactions
with the deceased and the consideration
he received for the amounts they claim.
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January 10, 1887.
GRELTON.
SHoo FLY.

....Sleighing is the topic of the day.
Ernest Crockett has gone to Missouri, to
to make that his future home.
.... Ice men are making preparations to
harvest the crop; best to take it now.
MARY Couch, who has been visiting
relatives in Ottowa county, has returned
home.
MIR. Benton Emery had turkey roast
New Years day; a few relatives were present.
AMI a good time was enjoyed.
.... Etheon Emery was married last Sabbath,
to Miss Bella Clark, of Napoleon. Congratu-
latlons unlimited are extended by hosts of
friends.
Persons who will not attend services of
the church to which they belong, surely have
little, or none, of that good part which they
profess.
!. N. U.
Grafton Ian O 1897
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Stand by the Farm.

A correspondent of the Belvidere IN.
j. Apollo offers sound advice to farm
ers' sons who contemplate selling their
patrimonies in order to embark in some
kind of business which will bring them
tout in the world" The view which
the correspondent takes as to the rising
value of American farm land is one
which must commend itself to every
observing and thoughtful mind. Pur-
suing this line of argu ment the writer
says:
"Nothing is surer of yielding an in
come than the lands of America; and
also that the size of the country cannot
be greater, while it is almost absolutely
certain that within the next twenty
five years our population of about sixty
millions will double, or reach the enor-
NOUS figures of one hundred and twen-
ty millions. Values of farms, and all
real estate in fact, advance in price the
world over just about in proportion as
population becomes dense. Thus in
England to-day good farms sell for
from three to four hundred dollars per
acre, and there, as in Germany and
France, it is esteemed the best property
to hold or descend to heirs, whether it
nets two or three per cent, or more or
less. Periodically, we have depres-
sion in farming real estate, owning to
various causes-bad crops, or over
abundant crops for several years, each
60 to produce this result. But after
each such depression an upward bound
carries the prices of farms higher than
ever known before. This fact has oc-
cured no less than four times in the
past fifty years in all the good agricul-
tural portions of our Eastern States;
and we are now apparently on the eve
of another material advance in farming
real estate, which has been sold, in
many cases, lower during the past two
years than in any ten years previously.
Many of our capitalists are beginning
to look around to see where they can in
vest so as to net three or four per cent.
per annum on such lands (Which is
more than Government bonds net, and
have at the same time the advance in
value to the great increase of popula-
tiOn.
"The four million farm owners, and
the four million lot owners of America,
are to-day the best off of any body of
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WOndprhIICupnS

w. d. Hoyt & Co., Wholesale and
Retail Druggists of Rome, Ga. say: We
have been selling DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, Electric Bitters and Bucklen's
Arnira Salve for two years. Have never
handled remedies that sell as we'll,
or give such universal satisfaction.
There have been some wonderful cures
effected by these medicines in this city.
Several cases of pronounced Consump-
ton have been entirely cured by use of
a few bottles Of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery, taken in connection with Elec-
trio Bitters. We guarantee them
always. Sold by d. J. Humphrey.
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sB 1t is understood that bill will shortly
be in troduced in the Ohio Senate probably
by Senator Kirchner, providing for the re-
payment of all taxes paid under the Scott
law which was declared unconstitutional by
the Supreme Court There is provision in
the bill giving an option to persons who paid
the tax, and who are still engaged in saloon
keeping, of having the amount paid placed
to their credit, as payments under the Dow
law. This is just and proper law. The
State has no more right to retain money COL
lected illegally, than an individual has to
money obtained by fraud.-7oledo Times.
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To some extent winter should be o
season Of rest to the farmer; when the
ground is covered with snow is the
period in which be should seek by rest
to strengthen himself for another sea-
sons work. Yet in this season of rest
plans for future operations can be full
iy matured. There is sufficient num-
ber of small jobs in repairing tools,
caring for the stock, etc, which will
keep both mind and body in an active
state and able to cope with the question
of "How to improve my condition and
increase the money production of my
farm another year" Such work of the
mind while resting the body may pro-
duce much good.
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A Word in Season.

OuoO a. IAS JlSGSHO
imn' "'nse Drug and Book Es-
tablishment Of J. G. Saur is un-
usually interesting, inasmuch
as the Holiday Stock of Goods
are being arranged, which oc-
cupies the attention of the force
of the establishment day and
night. We believe we are safe
in saying that never before in
the history of this house has
such a display of ornamental
and useful articles been opened
up to the eyes and tastes of our
citizens. The "Little Dutch
man" has completely outdone
himself in his efforts to please
the tastes, and at the same time
accommodate the pocket-books,
of the citizens of Napoleon and
surrounding country.
AS the holidays are near at
hand, and knowing that it is
. more blessed to give than re-
ceive, Saur has made it a point
this season to collect a stock of
articles from which none can
fail of finding something to
please, no difference for whom
intended, let it be a father,
mother, brother, sister, aunt,
uncle, niece, nephew, cousin,
husband, wife, sweetheart, or
of whatever kin.
1t would be the next thing
to an iIapossibility to enumer-
ate all the articles suitable for
the holidays to be found at
Saur's, but to give the reader
an idea of the extent and nature
of the stock, we mention the one
item Of Gift Books, which com.
prises thousands of volumns.
consisting Of all the latest pub
lications at prices never before
heard of in this country. Think
of it, a dollar book for Is cents,
no cheap binding, but good and
substantial cloth binding and
printed on good paper. Here
is an opportunity of securing
an acceptable present for any
body for the small outlay OF
25c. Go and inspect these bar
gains early.
New designs in Albums, some.
thing new, useful and ornamen-
tai. Also, box papers and en-,
velopes, cards and fancy sta
tionery in endless variety.
Toilet Articles and Perfume
Cases in new and elegant de
signs. Gold Pens and Holders,
and a profusion of articles suit
able for Gifts. In fact Old San,
ta Claus has made Saur's his
Headquarters.
In addition to this large dis
play of Holiday Goods, Saur has
in stock all the standard Drugs
and Medicines of the day, al
ways fresh and pure. Trusses,
Brushes of every description,
Paints, Oils and Varnishes, the
best and cheapest in the mar
ket. A complete display OF
Wall and Window Paper. Saur
still holds his title as the Wall
Paper King Of the Northwest,
and which he rightly possesses.
Those on the lookout for
goods in his line, or suitable
presents for the Holidays, all of
which are sold at remarkably
low prices, should not miss pay
ing a visit to the Mammoth
Drug and Book House Of J. c.,
Saur, sign of the Crystal Nor
tar.
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Donkey parties are the latest thing
in the way of Il social gathering in Mil
waukee. A large silhouette represent
ing tailless donkey is cut out of paper
or cloth and fastened upon the wall.
To each Of the guests are given a cam
bric tail and Pin. They are blind
folded, one by one, placed in a corner
opposite the donkey, are whirled three
times around, and then started on
blind search for the donkey, upon
which, if they reach it, the tail is to be
pinned. If the guest goes i'm another
direction and stnmbles against wall,
door, chair, or anything else, there he
must leave the tail. The movements
of the hIindtoIde'l are apt to be ludi-
crous. The person who makes the best
effort to place the tail upon the donkey
where it belongs receives a present of
some kind, while the guest who makes
the most unsuccessful effort gets the
bOoby prize.
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WEST HOPE.
TYRo.

Nv. Stoner left for Delphos on business.
Farmers are happy, a good time to
haul logs.
Blanche Winner is visiting Estella
Robinson.
....Protracted meeting in progress at the
chapple, Rev. Svaney pastor.
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Quality not quantity is our motto, and al
though we have not great number of baby
pictures in ou1 street display, the samples
we have are first class and samples of our
every day work. After we will have been
here 16 or 18 years, we may take a notion to
print samples from the great number of
negatives we will have on hand and make q
great display.
If MILLER & KETcHUM.
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Careless nurses have let children fall
and injured them for life. They have
also given them doses of cough mix.
lures containing opiates with fatal re-
cults. There is no danger in Red Star
Cough Cure. Free from narcotics.
Only 25 cents. Prompt, safe, sure.
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men of the same number on this plan
ct of ours, and they hold the fort
against any species of anarchy in our
land. Our advice 10 one and all is,
keep the old homestead when you can,
and to those who are toiling and saving
also, get Il lit of free soil that you can
call your own as early as you can.n
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~ Speaker Carlisle says he does not
think there will be any Legislation this winter
to reduce the surplus. The time is too short,
and there is too great disagreement on 9TH
sides of the House. He says: "The Ameri-
can people cannot be made to realize any
situation until it is actually upon them
There is hardly ever any legislation passed
in regard to distant future" Nevertheless
as there cannot be more than five more $1O,-
0O0, 900 calls for the redemption of per cent.
bonds, and no others come due before 1892,
the duty of the present Congress to provide
in some way against the accumulation of a
surplus is imperative.
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Attention Farmers.
Horse Shoeing done at reduced price for
cash at A. j. Kanney's. Shop South Side of
River. He warrants satisfaction. Give him
a call. He has also second hand Radiant
Home Hard Coal Stove, which he will sell
very cheap. Stove good as new. At
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A fine lunch room at W. Brands.

Bring us your hides and pelts; we pay7 cts.
per pound for hides. Don't sell until you
see us. If PoHLMANN Bros.
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Don't forget that the celebrated Eighmie
shirt is the best and cheapest shirt in the
market. Try them, at the Eagle Clothing
House. 3t
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Out ofDate.

Out of Date.
The finest and most artistic finish for a
bust portrait is the Vignette, fancy and
double printing is too old and worn out. See
the artistic portraits in our case.
If MILLER & KETCHUM.
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News frOm'Over the County

Dogtown News-Sad Affiiction at STAN
ley-Grellton Gossip-McClureT Talk
ing up a Town Hall-The New School
House at Liberty-West Hope News.
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Do you Owe Me?
If so come in and settle up as Imust have
money. can't do business without it.
If G. Kohler.
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Sheffield & Arnold, of Grand Rapids, Ohio,
have got first class building stone for sale or
to trade for flour or groceries. If
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We bny live hogs, and will buy all you have
at the highest market price. We ship twice
week. If PoHLMANN Bros,
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Billy Sheffield, Wood county's famous ira
der, has an ad. in this paper. He will trade
for any thing you have got to sell. Horses.
cattle, wagons, wood, lumber, stone or good
naDar &c
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your hogs.

Finest assortment of lamps in Northwestern
Ohio, now on exhibition and for sale at the
popular grocery house of G. KoHLER. If
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In fact, if you want anything in the cloth
ing line that is all solid and made uponhonor
SO that it can be warranted to you for less
money than any other dealer will sell them to
you call on Henry Meyer, at the Eagle Cloth
ING House. 3t
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Cowdrick's mince meat is the best.

If you want to see fine retouching and
artistic printing, stop on your way down
town and examine our portraits.
MILLER & KETcHUM.
Over Clewell & Fisk's. If
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UNNECESSARY.

unnecessary.
five thought it necessary to indulge in
funny stories and alledged wit to draw Gus
tom, we, too, would invoke the muse, but we
will let the people live little longer and in
vite all to call and see our superior cabinet
photos. Miller & Ketcham, over Clewell &
Fisk's grocery. If
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Reasonable prices for good refreshments
at W. Brands. Ct
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If you pay your money for pictures, why
not get the best? We warrant all our work
to suit. Give us a call and examine our
photographs. If MILLER & KETcHUM.
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Hannibal Hamlin Is wearing the first
overcoat he has had in forty years.
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Tho cheapest place to get your sled shoes
is at the Machine Shop. st G. f. BEARD.
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BRuBAKER.-At the family residence in Ma
poleon Tp., Henry County, on the morning
of Jan. 10th, 1887, after an illness of short
duration of pneumonia; VIM. D. Brubaker,
eldest child of Henry and Leah Brubaker. A
wife and 10 children are thus deprived of a
husbands sustaining arm and fathers low
ing care. He was an active and useful men,
Der of VIM. A. Choat Post No. 66 G. A. R.
Napoleon. He was member of Co. F. 68th,
Regt. O. V. I. Comrades, again you are
admonished that your members are thinning
fast, that deaths strokes are falling on every
side. Funeral Wednesday from M. E.
Church at Florida, G. A. R. services. A
more extended notice next week.
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Attention Farmers.

Over Clewell q Fisk's.
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LIVE BUSINESS HOUSES.
We buy dressed hogs any day, and and as

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you may
bring us.
We pay
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prices as
near as
posi- e.
Bring us
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pz- Address allletters to DEMOCRATIC NoRTHwKsI,
Napoleon, Ohio.
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MCCLURE.

Grelton, Jan. 8, 1887.
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OBITUARY.
West Hope, Jan. 10, 1887.

SToCKMAN.-Again has cloud of sorrow
come over our community, the memory of
which will not soon pass away. On Sunday
morning, December 26, 1886, we were start
led with surprise and grief by the announce
ment of the death of our friend and citizen,
Frederick Stockman, who died at his home
on High street, after painful illness of three
long weeks. His health being poorly for
years, it was hoped at first he would rally
and be spared to his family to get we'll.
Anxious enquiries were made by neighbors
and friends day after day, until Sabbath
morning, at the early hour of five o'clock
death relieved him of his suffering. He was
born in Germany, on the 23d of November,
1910. Departed this life December 26, 1886.
Aged 46 years, l month and 3 days. Was
married to Anna @. Rogge, May 25, 1867.
And from these parents were born four chill
dren, of which two sons have already de-
parted and gone on before, while wife
and two daughters still remain to mourn the
loss of kind husband and affectionate faith
er. His funeral took place on Tuesday fore
noon from the st. Paul Lutheran church,
Rev. Fisher officiating. The text was the 11th
chapter of st. John, the % and 26 verses. His
remains were laid at rest in the Oakdale
Cemetery . await the resurrection morn. Mr..
Stockman came to Ohio at the age of five years.
His father! being one of the early settlers
in Henry county, bought farm of 100 acres,
five and one-half miles southwest of Napo-
leon in the wilderness. Mr.. Stockman being
the second oldest son, was elected to help
clear and improve his fathers farm which
he willingly did at the age of II. His father
gave him liberty to work for himself, when
he concluded to learn the carpenter trade
with David Hartman of this place, which
he worked at up to the time of the war. He
enlisted as privet in Co. F, 18th O.V. NJ, and
was also enrolled on the 18th day of April, 81,
and served three months and was discharged
on the 18th day of August, 1861; he was again
employed by Mr.. Hartman and worked for
him until the following year. He enlisted
the second time and was enrolled as private
in Co. B, Tooth Reg't., o. V. l., on the 3rd day
of August, 1862, at Napoleon, under Capt.
Taylor, and was mustered into U. s. service
as such for the period of three years, on the
LIST day of September, 1862, at Toledo, by
Capt. Howard He was a prisoner on Bell Is
land from the Sth day of September, 1861 to
the 14th day of March, 1864, making 1888 days;
during that time he, with thousands of others,
suffered starvation, which shortened the lives
of many citizens who to-day would have been
in the prime of manhood. X. X. X.
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MILLER & KETCHUM.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-09-09

OINGLE, Louble Teams and Saddle
- Horses o hire, by the no T, da or
week. Open and Close Carriages, Single
and Double Ph@tons, Jaggers, Top and
No-ToD Buggies, all at r9a 1onable ratas;
fine carriages for yisitip and pleasure
Drivers in liAery. If desired, Pony
Ph@tons, with quiet and gentle horses
suitable for ladies and Children. Special
rates mad win families. Particul at
tention u horses on livery Baggage
called Tor and d elIvered to all parts of the
ct Funerals at ended TO at snort notice
All orders promptly attended to.
JAS. III. VANSANT,
Proprietor.